# FAA incident reports: Allison 250-C28 series A list on [Allison 250-C28 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c28-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 53 reports - [Accident 20260404003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260404003829A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Livingston, MT · Apr 4, 2026 · N5017G · Destroyed > Description of the deviation: While operating in VFR conditions, [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] crashed in a small clearing approximately 18 miles sw of Mission Field, MT(klvm) after an unsuccessful attempted low altitude maneuver. The pilot… - [Incident 20260325002849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260325002849I.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Dickson, TN · Mar 25, 2026 · N176AE · No damage > While en route to troy, TN from the nashville, TN area, the helicopter encountered electrical issues approximately 6 to 7 nautical miles northeast of the Dickson, TN airport (M02). The pilot initially reported a total loss of communications, followed by… - [Accident 20250723011679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723011679A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Thibodaux, LA · Jul 23, 2025 · N2611 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On July 23, 2025, about 0630 central daylight time, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Thibodaux, Louisiana. The operator reported the accident occurred during the first flight of the day while the pilot was… - [Accident 20231228019719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231228019719A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Walland, TN · Dec 28, 2023 · N571CJ · Substantial damage > During sight seeing tour flight, pilot observed an illuminated eng chip light. During monovering for landing, pilot heard abnormal noise and observed engine oil pressure and temperature gauge was at zero. Pilot perfromed autorotation initially impacting tail… - [Incident 20181120017349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181120017349I.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Salem, MO · Nov 20, 2018 · N96AE · No damage > On November 20, 2018, at approximately 11:31 CST, N96AE, a BHT-206-L1, s/n 45751, located at air evac EMS, inc. base AE-018 in Salem, Missouri, experienced an engine flameout (reported as uncommanded) shortly after entering autorotation. The autorotation… - [Incident 20160830015479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160830015479I.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Pelican Rapids, MN · Aug 30, 2016 · N233BB · Minor damage > Pilot was performing an agricultural spraying operation and impacted power lines at the south end of the field. The wire cutter on the aircraft cut the top line and the line hit the temperature probe and cracked the windshield. The bottom wire impacted the… - [Accident 20150215001649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150215001649A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Sevierville, TN · Feb 15, 2015 · N3176L · Substantial damage > During run up while sitting on the helipad pilot attempted to increase collective and power. At that time the aircraft shuttered. Pilot reduced collective. Allowed the aircraft to settle. Pilot made second attempt to increase power with collective second time… - [Accident 20130606014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130606014989A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Manchester, KY · Jun 6, 2013 · N114AE · Destroyed · 3 fatal > At 2315 hours on 6/6/2013, aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a school parking lot, approximately 750 from the operator's home base heliport, while on final approach to that heliport. A crew of three was on board (pilot, flight nurse, and flight… - [Incident 20120904029009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120904029009I.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Harrison, AR · Sep 4, 2012 · N74AE · Minor damage > On September 4, 2012 the left-hand chin bubble departed the aircraft while in cruise-flight. Subsequent investigation determined that the chin bubble had been installed 6 days earlier and by admission of the mechanic, the installation instructions had not… - [Incident 20110222004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110222004039I.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Abbeville, LA · Feb 22, 2011 · N2611 · Minor damage > While performing a maintenance operation check flight after the engine hot section had been removed and reinstalled the night before, the engine failed (quit) during climp out. The pilot autorotated onto a hard surface road without further incident. Minor… - [Accident 20090702011799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090702011799A.md): Bell 206L1 · Summit County, CO · Jul 2, 2009 · N38AZ · Destroyed > (-23) While performing an external load operation the pilot noticed the aircraft start to rotate he attempted to stop the rotation but was unable, he then released the load and but was still unable to regain control which resulted in a hard impact with the… - [Accident 20081013850829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081013850829A.md): Bell 206L4 · Conroe, TX · Oct 13, 2008 · N6ZV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On October 13, 2008, at 1109 central daylight time, a Bell 206L-4, N6ZV, was destroyed when the engine lost power and the helicopter struck trees, impacted terrain and experienced a post crash fire in Conroe, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Accident 20071229830079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071229830079A.md): Bell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, US · Dec 29, 2007 · N211EL · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Pilot continued to destination platform (SP38) after weather deteriorated to approximately 300' ceiling with 1 mile visibility. Company general operations manual states: "day VFR weather minimums for single engine aircraft: a ceiling of 500 feet and a… - [Accident 20060413005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060413005539A.md): Bolkms BO105LSA3 · Green Bay, WI · Apr 13, 2006 · N202LF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) During the crash investigation it was found that the forward bolts that attach the tail rotor drive shaft to the input side of the thomas coupling at the intermediate gear box were sheared. The drive shaft, coupling bolts, and tail section including… - [Accident 20050502011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050502011379A.md): Bell 206L1 · Peach Springs, AZ · May 2, 2005 · N3895D · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 2, 2005, at approximately 0945 mountain standard time, N3895D, a Bell 206-L1 aircraft made an emergency landing in a wooded area during an external load operation. There was no injury to the pilot but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.… - [Accident 20050430006119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050430006119A.md): Bell 206L1 · Cherokee, NC · Apr 30, 2005 · N66RR · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot was attempting to depart helipad when the pilot induced dynamic roll over by using incorrect control inputs. Helicopter then rolled over on right side. Pilot did not take corrective action in time to stop dynamic roll over. - [Accident 20050313003929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050313003929A.md): Bell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, US · Mar 13, 2005 · N480RA · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft was at flight idle on oil rig ST220. Pilot had his head down, and writing in his log, when he felt an uncommanded lift to the rear. He compensated by pulling up on the collective, adjusting the throttle to open, and moving his cyclic forward.… - [Incident 20040507028449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040507028449I.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · May 7, 2004 · N3188P · Minor damage > (-23) During a recurrent training flight, the flight crew entered a 180 degree autorotation, during the deceleration the flying pilot applied too much aft cyclic that caused the helicopter to float and the rotor RPM to decay. The helicopter started a vertical… - [Accident 20031224035189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031224035189A.md): Agusta A109 · Mendocino, CA · Dec 24, 2003 · N25RX · Destroyed · 3 fatal > (-23) 12-22-03, Reach/mediplane inc. (jbza) departed santa rosa to willits CA, at approx. 1930 PDT, to pick up a medical patient. Between ukiah and willits CA, the crew reported the weather was deteriorating and they made a decision to fly to ukiah muni CA.… - [Accident 20030920023469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030920023469A.md): Bell 206L1 · Shoals, IN · Sep 20, 2003 · N74AE · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 20, 2003, at 2338 EST, a Bell helicopter model 206-L1, N74AE, registered to air evac leasing corp. made a hard landing at a gypsum quarry parking lot near Shoals, Indiana, while on an air ambulance flight conducted under CFR part 135. The… - [Accident 20030116034889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030116034889A.md): Bell 206L1 · Venice, LA · Jan 16, 2003 · N3194P · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) During an approach to landing on an offshore helideck, the pilot terminated his approach with a right turn away from the landing area. The helicopter, still descending, struck the platform and was destroyed by fire. - [Accident 20020909025909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020909025909A.md): Bell 206L1 · Doland, SD · Sep 9, 2002 · N400SL · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-23) On September 10, 2002, at approximately 9:52 pm CDT, a Bell helicopter m/n BHT-206-L1, s/n 45235, N400SL, operated by omniflight helicopters inc., 135 air carrier certificate number RMXA029H, crashed in a soy bean field 3 miles east and 2 1/2 south of… - [Accident 20020518009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020518009749A.md): Bell 206L1 · Salem, UT · May 18, 2002 · N3894Q · No damage > (.19) On may 18, 2002, at 1449 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206L-1, N3894Q, operated by classic helicopters, inc., of woods cross, Utah, was destroyed when it collided with trees during takeoff from a mountain top 3 miles east-southeast of Salem, Utah. The… - [Accident 20020216009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020216009179A.md): Bell 206L1 · Newsmyrnabeach, FL · Feb 16, 2002 · N23PJ · No damage · 2 fatal > (-23) On February 16, 2002, at 06:11 EST, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, N23PJ, collided with trees while maneuvering for a landing at spruce creek airport near new smyrna beach, Florida. The on-demand air taxi flight was operated by universal air service (part… - [Accident 20011114032029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011114032029A.md): Bolkms BO105LSA3 · Mudlake, ID · Nov 14, 2001 · N93LF · No damage > (-23) Pilot made a precautionary landing in a remote area because main fuel tank transfer pumps were not transferring fuel to the supply tank (low fuel quantity light). It took 10 hours to repair the aircraft. The pilot took off at 0100 hours. The conditions… - [Accident 20010323007209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323007209A.md): Bell 206L1 · Tyre, NY · Mar 23, 2001 · N2138Y · No damage > (-23)On 3-23-01, pilot [privacy data omitted] and passenger [privacy data omitted], departed in N2183Y, a Bell 206 L1, s/n 45639, operated by EMS air services, mercy flight helicopter. The flight started at 1505 EST from canandaigua airport, D38, in… - [Incident 20000708024029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708024029I.md): Bell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico · Jul 8, 2000 · N206SL · Minor damage > (-23)During a normal to shallow approach to an offshore platform (west cameron 575B), pilot misjudged three feet termination to hover altitude. The helicopter struck the platform in a nose high altitude causing the rear of the skids to strike the platform… - [Accident 19981010028849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981010028849A.md): Hiller FH1100 · Fayette, MS · Oct 10, 1998 · N580RH · Substantial damage > Helicopter was involved in aerial application when the engine failed, the pilot auto rotated the acft, and the acft struck a log and rolled over. (.19) engine failed over trees, pilot autorotated landed on a log, helicopter rolled over sustaining substantial… - [Incident 19970831030229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970831030229I.md): Bell 206L1 · Cantwell, AK · Aug 31, 1997 · N3194P > Narrative: during cruise flight torque began fluctuating from 0-70%. No yaw or other adverse indications. Within 30 seconds engine oil pressure dropped from 115 PSI to 30 PSI. While precautionary landing was made oil pressure and torque continued to drop and… - [Incident 19961029037929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961029037929I.md): Bell 206L1 · Bridgeport, OH · Oct 29, 1996 · N3907M · Minor damage > Narrative: Mr. Frank x. o'toole, pilot-in-command of N3907M, a Bell 206-L1 rotorcraft, departed latobe, pa enroute to dayton, OH. During cruise flight, the aircraft struck a high tension power line in west Virginia. The aircraft made a normal landing near… - [Incident 19960613018699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960613018699I.md): Bell 206L1 · Madison, SD · Jun 13, 1996 · N400SL > Narrative: engine replaced on site due to excessive metal particles found on chip detector, engine high temp and engine oil temperature high readings. Maintenance flight check performed and aircraft returned to service. Engine failure cause still… - [Accident 19931119043949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931119043949A.md): Bell 206L1 · Portland, ME · Nov 19, 1993 · N911ME · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Encountered strong headwind. Ran out of fuel on vectors to airport. Ditched ocean bay. Sank. Rain fog high waves. - [Incident 19930604026359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930604026359I.md): Bell 206L1 · Fairbanks, AK · Jun 4, 1993 · N3194P > Upon restarting engine chip detector light illuminated. Shut engine down. Gound carbon on chio detector plug. - [Accident 19930208001879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930208001879A.md): Bell 206L1 · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Feb 8, 1993 · N2244W · Substantial damage > Settled into water after departing a gulf oil platform. Failed to note descent due preoccupation inside cockpit. - [Incident 19901214061619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901214061619I.md): Bell 206L1 · Long Beach, CA · Dec 14, 1990 · N104HC · Substantial damage > Helicopter on cart. Oil leak test. Began to spin as pilot tried to become airborne to avoid mechanic. Rolled over. - [Incident 19900406018589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900406018589I.md): Bell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Apr 6, 1990 · N3194P · Minor damage > Pilot allowed tail rotor to come in contact with an obstruction while landing on an offshore platform. - [Incident 19890724050829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890724050829I.md): Bell 206L1 · Belle Chasse, LA · Jul 24, 1989 · N3188P · Minor damage > Engine failure on final approach. Autorotated to a canal. Rolled over. Found failed first stage power turbine wheel - [Accident 19880929069679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880929069679A.md): Bell 206L1 · Santa Barbara, CA · Sep 29, 1988 · N2246Q · Substantial damage > Engine failed on approach. Made autorotation run landing. Hit steel plate on ramp. Turbine failure from overtempts. - [Accident 19880627027319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880627027319A.md): Bell 206L1 · Houma, LA · Jun 27, 1988 · N2611 · Substantial damage > Engine quit en route. Autorotated to a hard landing chopping off tailboom. Found water in fuel control unit. - [Accident 19880317005779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880317005779A.md): Bell 206L · Taylorville, IL · Mar 17, 1988 · N5759H · Destroyed > Indicates loss of tail rotor effect en route in heavy wet snow. Vertical spin to ground impact. Possible icing. - [Incident 19871212077069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871212077069I.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · Dec 12, 1987 · N2764F · Minor damage > Practice autorotation. Touched down in muddy area. No ground run. Rocked on skids. Main rotor struck tail drive shaft - [Incident 19871021072539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871021072539I.md): Hiller FH1100 · Fresno, CA · Oct 21, 1987 · N580RH > Engine flamed out en route. Pilot did not have required fuel reserve. Flight purpose was traffic watch. - [Accident 19870812046019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870812046019A.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · Aug 12, 1987 · N2764F · Substantial damage > The tailboom fell off during practice autorotations. Suspect pilot let rotor speed fall into resonance range. - [Incident 19870409019359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870409019359I.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · Apr 9, 1987 · N2764F · Minor damage > The helicopter landed hard during a practice autorotation after maneuvering to avoid a stake in the ground. - [Accident 19861203063959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861203063959A.md): Bell 206L1 · Pendleton, OR · Dec 3, 1986 · N7EC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The helicopter impacted the ground in night, IFR conditions. Aircraft was on special VFR clearance. Entered clouds. - [Incident 19861114055749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861114055749I.md): Bell 206L1 · Texas City, TX · Nov 14, 1986 · N3194P · Minor damage > Landed after loud bang and aircraft turned to right. Main rotor blade caused damage on landing. - [Incident 19851118067209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851118067209I.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · Nov 18, 1985 · N2764F · Minor damage > Made run on type landing in rough uneven ground. Bounced with low RPM and main rotor struck vertical fin, tailboom. - [Incident 19850707037229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850707037229I.md): Bell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA · Jul 7, 1985 · N2764F · Minor damage > Student pulled pitch and aircraft became airborne after touchdown. Landed hard and main rotor hit tail rotor shaft. - [Accident 19850103000149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850103000149A.md): Bell 206L1 · South Bend, IN · Jan 3, 1985 · N2246Q · Substantial damage > Reported engine flameout on departure. Autorotated to beach. Stretched glide. Low rotor speed chopped tailboom. - [Accident 19830904045719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830904045719A.md): Hughes 369HS · Ventura, CA · Sep 4, 1983 · N8500N · Destroyed > Helicopter crashed into ocean offshore in dark night. No mechanical defects. Pilot not rated in helicopters. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c28-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('03022', '03021') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c28-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.